S. Tanaka
Japan
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S. Tanaka 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, S. Tanaka has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.20 | 65 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.20 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
S. Tanaka has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 225 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. S. Tanaka has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. S. Tanaka has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 282 | 56.40 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 232 | 46.40 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.80 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.20 | 35 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 9.00 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 11.20 | 92 |
S. Tanaka has completed 232 of 282 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.20 | 16 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.20 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 20 | 4.00 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Touches | 337 | 67.40 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 58 | 11.60 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.40 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.00 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.60 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
S. Tanaka completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.60 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.20 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.40 | 74 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.80 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 4.00 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
S. Tanaka makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.60 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.60 | 34 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
S. Tanaka has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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S. Tanaka previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 29 | 2,282 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 55 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,289 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 58 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 3,031 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 53 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,847 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 5.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,286 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 69 | 7.17 |
About S. Tanaka
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, S. Tanaka has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. S. Tanaka has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, S. Tanaka has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). S. Tanaka has contributed 6 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, S. Tanaka has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 7 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 232 from 282 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. S. Tanaka has won 20 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
S. Tanaka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About S. Tanaka
S. Tanaka is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. S. Tanaka is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 26 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
S. Tanaka's most recent match was away at Kashiwa Reysol on May 4th. Cerezo Osaka won 2-0. S. Tanaka played 90 minutes, registering 4 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.63.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-0 winvsKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, rating 7.63)
- May 22nd1-0 lossatVissel Kobe(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- March 23rd1-0 winvsShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- January 21st3-0 lossatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 6.39)
- November 22nd2-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 7.17)
Next fixture
S. Tanaka and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on September 8th against Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Melbourne City match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
S. Tanaka currently plays alongside S. Uejo, Koki Nagasoe, Yota Komi, Ayumu Ohata, Kosei Okazawa, Koto Abe, G. Kambayashi, Kosuke Nakamura, H. Okuda, Javi Hernández, Yumeki Yokoyama, Rikito Inoue, Jackson Irvine, Lucas Fernandes, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, S. Tanaka, R. Sakata, Pablo Sabbag, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, Travis Takahashi, K. Noborizato, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.